| The ÖBB had a variety of snowploughs; some rotary types, others Klima types built on the frames of old steam locomotives. The unidentified example seen at Strasshof in this collection is one such. Later, class 52 'Kriegsloks' were extensively used; the whole process from withdrawal to transformation to entering service appears to have taken about two years in each case. Although some have been withdrawn in recent years, others can still be seen in use in the Austrian winter, often propelled by the most modern traction the ÖBB has to offer, 'Taurus' class electric locomotives - ironic, given that the frames of these snowploughs are about 60 years old! |
9760 013 at Selzthal, 2003 800x600 E03_1524.jpg |
9760 027 at Villach, 2002 800x585 E02_001464.jpg |
9760 305 at Selzthal, 2003 (1) 800x502 E03_1529.jpg |
9760 305 at Selzthal, 2003 (2) 800x600 E03_1530.jpg |
9760 305 at Selzthal, 2003 (3) 800x600 E03_1532.jpg |
9760 305 at Selzthal, 2003 (4) 800x600 E03_1539.jpg |
9760 305 at Selzthal, 2003 (5) 800x600 E03_1544.jpg |
986.107 at Strasshof, 2002 800x600 E02_001926.jpg |
986.107 at Strasshof, 2004 600x800 PICT0117.jpg |
Strasshof, 2002 600x800 E02_001927.jpg |
Strasshof, 2002 800x600 E02_001928.jpg |
Strasshof, 2004 600x800 PICT0099.jpg |
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